WASHINGTON - The United States no longer needs naval support from Japan and other allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, claiming military success has been achieved in its war with Iran.
Trump expressed displeasure with other NATO members, Australia, Japan and South Korea after they showed little interest in accepting his repeated requests to send warships to the crucial maritime corridor, through which around 20 percent of the world's oil shipments normally transit.
Log in or create a Free Membership
Account
Log in
or
Create accountFree Membership Provides
Newsletter from Editorial Team and access to archive articles from past three months.
By continuing, you agree to the Terms of Use,
and Privacy Policy.
Related coverage:
